Kaushik Das

CEO

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India25 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Over 25 years of global leadership experience.
Expert in transformation and operational excellence.
Passionate about driving positive customer experiences.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Retail and Fintech with a strong focus on transformation and operational excellence.

Contact

kaushik.das22@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Strategic LeadershipOperational ExcellenceEntrepreneurshipData AnalyticsProgram ManagementBusiness InsightsOperations ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsAnalyticsBudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceBusiness Intelligence OperationsBusiness Process ImprovementCRMChange ManagementCorporate GovernanceCross-functional Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceExecutive ManagementGlobal Delivery

About

A versatile Senior Executive with over 25 years of rich global experience in transformation, strategy, operations, customer experience, enterprise program and change management – across Retail, Fintech, Financial Services and Consulting, spanning multiple geographies. A seasoned global leader in the GCC space, specialized in building, scaling and transforming complex capabilities and workstreams from the ground up and driving accelerated strategic and operational excellence globally, with strong investments in talent, culture, data & technology. Most recently orchestrated the pivotal integration and transformation of JCPenney India to Catalyst Brands India for becoming a high-impact, cross-functional innovation hub for the entire Catalyst Brands portfolio. Past experiences include foundational and transformative senior Leadership roles at JCPenney India, Giant Eagle GCC, Kabbage and Target India, along with early stints in IBM and GE. People first, tech savvy, AI enthusiast, storyteller, mentor & board advisor. Passionate to drive a positive experience. - Executive Board Advisor : Leadership Federation - 3AI Upper Crest - Futurense Leadership Council - Leadership Coach and Mentor

Experience

Catalyst brands india

Vice President & Managing Director

Aug 2025 – Nov 2025 · 3 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

Anchored pivotal transformation journey of Catalyst Brands India GCC to becoming a high-impact, cross-functional hub for the entire range of Catalyst Brands, which includes six of America’s most recognized retail brands: JCPenney, Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand, and Nautica.
Curated and leveraged the dynamic and exceptional talent base at Catalyst Brands India, to deliver strategic and tactical outcomes aross the enterprise with innovation at the core.

Leadership federation

Executive Advisory Board

Jun 2025 – Present · 9 mos · India

Member of Executive Advisory Board of the Federation.

Futurense leadership council

Executive Advisor

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · India

Jcpenney

Vice President & Managing Director (JCPenney India)

Aug 2023 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Part of an amazing family with strong legacy and culture.
As the VP & Managing Director, focused on driving innovation and transformation, leading a talented team towards strengthening and modernizing capabilities, while building experiences that make fashion truly accessible and rewarding for Americas diverse families.
#Innovation #Strategy #Transformation #Culture

Giant eagle, inc.

GCC Leader : Transformation | Strategy | Operations | Analytics

May 2021 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

GCC Site Leader for Global Business Strategy, Operations and Analytics units at the GCC that included - Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, eCommerce, Customer Experience, Product, FP&A and more. driving accelerated transformational growth and significant efficiency gains
Responsible for shaping up the GCC foundation across all dimensions of people, process & technology along with a vibrant culture, contributing significantly to the global transformation.

Strategic LeadershipCorporate GovernanceOperational ExcellenceExecutive ManagementOrganizational LeadershipChange Management

Kabbage, inc

Managing Director

Jun 2015 – May 2021 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Founded Kabbage in India as a resident promoter of the subsidiary and built out the entire entity from ground zero wearing all the essential C-level hats of a Start-Up and Entity owner. Spontaneously owned all the end-to-end aspects of People, Process, Infrastructure and Technology, facilitating a uniquely vibrant culture which cared deeply for each other and the community.

Strategic LeadershipOperational ExcellenceOrganizational LeadershipP&L ManagementEntrepreneurshipChange Management

Target

Business Manager : Enterprise Business Intelligence (Data, Analytics & Insights)

Dec 2006 – Jun 2015 · 8 yrs 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India · On-site

Over 9 years successfully moved forward through a wide variety of roles and experience across
multiple business areas, developing a unique blend of Business, Strategic, Analytical, Operational
and Talent leadership.
Functional exposure included diverse retail business areas like Merchandising, Financial Services etc along with Data & Analytics.
Part of three global program that resulted in patents.

Strategic LeadershipVendor ManagementProgram ManagementOperational ExcellenceProject ManagementData Analytics+3

Ibm

Lead, Finance & Accounting

May 2006 – Dec 2006 · 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Led onsite transition and ownership of end-to-end Accounts Receivable portfolio for third-party clients, including setup of the complete process operational framework.

Business InsightsGlobal DeliveryOperational ExcellenceBusiness Process ImprovementPeople ManagementSix Sigma

Genpact (ge capital)

Process Specialist

Sep 2003 – May 2006 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Gurgaon, India

Specialised in critical Accounts Receivable and Order to Reporting functions for a supply chain-themed third-party business.

Business InsightsOperational ExcellenceCRMInterpersonal SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementSix Sigma

Sabtech computers, kolkata

Management & Operations Executive

Jan 2001 – Jul 2003 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Kolkata

Along with establishing foundational frameworks for Communication and Quality, managed entire operations, resources and processes coordinating with Government agencies

Operations ManagementInterpersonal SkillsBusiness Process ImprovementAnalytical SkillsTrainingCross-functional Team Leadership